Baking for love

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There aren’t many people who object to the scent of a freshly baked loaf (or cake or biscuits) wafting from the kitchen, enveloping your home in waves of domestic comfort and love. For what is taking the time out of your busy day to bake a cake or a batch of biscuits, if it’s not an act of love for others – and yourself? If you know a keen baker, BakeBox (the-bake-box.com) is a great value subscription service that includes bakeware, recipe cards and ideas. And, if you want to bake to give back, Free Cakes for Kids (freecakesforkids.org.uk) is a national charity providing birthday cakes for disadvantaged children. So, get in the kitchen and get creating.